100 and Change

The Himalayan Cataract Project is celebrating one of the most significant recognitions since its inception. Our organization was one of eight groups named semi-finalists in 100&Change, a global competition for a single $100 million grant from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.

The selection as a semi-finalist for the
100&Change grant is a major endorsement of our work and recognizes the elimination of avoidable blindness as one of the most important social imperatives of our time. Being selected from among the top .5% of all applicants is a victory in and of itself, and a cause for celebration. HCP would also like to extend its congratulations to each of the other seven 100&Change semi-finalists.

The
100&Change grant would enable us to unlock the blueprint for sustainable eye care delivery on a global scale. Additionally, our organization would be able to deliver sight-restoring surgery to over 500,000 people, who would be permanently cured.

This grant would enhance our ability to collaborate with some of the finest clinical and industry partners in the world working to eliminate needless blindness globally.

Industry Partners:

Merge, an IBM Company

Clarity Design - University of San Diego Shiley - Marcos School of Engineering

Global Vision 2020

Economically, the ripple effects of this grant would be even greater. The estimated return on every dollar invested into curing blindness is 400%. We expect our model of care to scale and multiply, and by harnessing the leveraging effect of such a magnanimous grant, provide a realistic solution for eradicating needless blindness globally. This is one global health problem which we can win.The
100&Change recipient will be announced later this year, but in the meantime, we will pursue our work with continued enthusiasm, and for this we will need your ongoing support more than ever.

“With an investment of this stature we can scale up faster, expand our training, infrastructure and innovation to help the world overcome needless blindness.” – Job Heintz, CEO

“When you cure a blind person, he or she is not a statistic.” –Geoff Tabin, Co-Founder

“These eight ambitious proposals exemplify the passion, range, and creativity of the hundreds of applications,” said MacArthur President Julia Stasch. “We hope that the competition inspires individuals and organizations to be bold and think big, because solutions are possible.”

Help us spread the word:

I believe this is probably the best you can do to humankind. It's so cost effective and it gives so much. So much power, so much change in the life of people.

– Dr. Sanduk Ruit, Co-Founder

Make a difference today!

Never underestimate the impact you can have on someone's life. A $25 donation can give someone their sight back. Do something good today and share it with others.

The Himalayan Cataract Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your gifts are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.Principal photography provided by Ace Kvale, Michael Amendolia, and other photojournalists who have generously supported our work. Site design and development by Flannel

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